Vacancy Notice for the Post of

the Director of the RCA Regional Office

1. (Duty Station)

RCARO which is located in Daejeon, Republic of Korea and within the premises of the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI)

2. (Duration of Appointment)

Full term is three years and extension of term is possible.

3. (Application Deadline)

15 January 2013

4. (Roles and Functions)

The roles and functions of the Director of the RCARO include:

a)        Seeking out proactively opportunities for the RCA to participate in projects being funded by major regional and international donors, including international agencies in line with the RCA Medium Term Strategy,

b)        Negotiating and securing funding for RCA projects in line with the RCA Medium Term Strategy,

c)         Implementing the directives of the RCA Member States as agreed upon at the Meetings of National RCA Representatives,

d)        Promoting the application of nuclear techniques to assist in addressing regional and national needs, and

e)         Providing enhanced visibility of the achievements of the RCA including regional and international fora,

f)         Liaising on a regular basis with the RCA Focal Person.

5. (Qualifications)

Essential:

a)      Educational background and qualification in science/engineering/technology fields, preferably nuclear related,

b)      More than 15 years of experience either in administration and policy planning or in research and development activities,

c)      Significant experience and knowledge of the workings of the RCA and of the IAEA,

d)      Good oral and written communication skills in English,

e)      Proven record of achievement related to the described assignments,

f)       Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills, and

g)      Knowledge in dealing with international organizations, in particular with regard to project design and development.

Desirable:

a)      Knowledge of the organization, structure, financing, and administration of inter-national organizations,

b)      Computer literacy and ability to use effectively word processing and office automation equipment, and

c)      Sound background in the administration and management, public relations, fund seeking activities or negotiations.

6. (Remunerations for the Director)

Unless otherwise provided for, the originating Member State shall be responsible for the salary including the fringe benefits for the Director, based on its own guidelines.

7. (Privileges and Immunities)

Unless there is a separate agreement on the privileges and immunities established between the host government of the RCA Regional Office and the originating government of the Director, the Director shall observe Korean laws and regulations including taxation. Unless otherwise agreed, the income tax will be compensated for from the budget of the RCA Regional Office. The Member States, particularly the host country, shall offer every possible support to the Director in the exercise of his/her functions.

8. (Selection Process)

The application shall be evaluated by the Selection Committee.

9. (Submission of Application)

The application should be submitted to the RCA Regional Office via email, fax or mail through the National RCA Representatives by 15 January 2013. Additional documentary evidence may be requested later in support of the application.

10. (Contact)

For further information contact the Secretariat of the Selection Committee as below:

RCA Regional Office

Tel: (+82-42)868-8584, (or 8223)

Fax: (+82-42)864-1626

Email: ohis@rcaro.org or hkjeon@rcaro.org

Website: www.rcaro.org

Address: (305-353) 150, Dukjin-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea